Course catalogue / University of Otago
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
- Qualification
- Doctorate
- NZQF level
- 10
- Duration
- Three years of full-time study (typical)
- Location
- Dunedin, New Zealand
- Audience
- Domestic students
Entry requirements
Must be a university graduate with evidence of research ability: a Bachelor's degree with first or upper second class Honours (average grade at least B+ at Otago) or equivalent, including a research component worth at least 0.25 EFTS; or a Master's degree with average grade at least B+ including an appropriate research component; or appropriate research experience. Admission subject to Senate approval.
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